Food Partnership Co-ordinator (Rother Voluntary Action)

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A community development organization in Bexhill-on-Sea is seeking a part-time Food Partnership Coordinator to tackle food poverty and promote equitable food distribution. The successful candidate will collaborate with various food organizations, building sustainability and creating partnerships. This position is perfect for someone passionate about community development and food systems. The salary is £30,750 per annum pro rata, with a fixed term of 18 months and an option to extend depending on funding.

Qualifications

• Passion for reducing food poverty and ensuring equitable food distribution.
• Experience in community development with expertise in food systems.
• Ability to oversee and grow partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Work with food organizations to build sustainability.
• Develop new partnership opportunities.
• Tackle food waste collaboratively.

Job description

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Job Description

Salary: £30,750 per annum pro rata
Contract type: Fixed term for 18 months, option to extend depending on funding
Working pattern: Part-time, flexible

Closing date: 07 January 2026 at midnight
Interview date: 20 January 2026

How to apply: Application forms should be returned to [e-mail]

For more details, a job description, and application forms please view the vacancy on our website via the link here: Food Partnership Coordinator vacancy at RVA - apply now

If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Greta Anderson, community development lead, at [e-mail]

Do you have a passion for reducing food poverty and ensuring the distribution of food is fair and equitable?

As our Food Partnership Coordinator, you will work with a variety of food organisations and networks to help build sustainability and tackle food waste. This opportunity is perfect for someone with a knack for making meaningful connections and developing new, exciting partnership opportunities.

This is a great opportunity to join an exciting and thriving organisation based in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex.

About us

We help people, help people.

RVA works across Rother in East Sussex, including many towns and villages such as Bexhill, Robertsbridge, Rye, Battle, Camber and Burwash. We support and champion Rother's voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector to make positive change, challenge issues and grow new ideas to strengthen communities.

About you

Do you possess the passion, drive and skills to oversee and grow an emerging food partnership across Rother?

Rother Voluntary Action (RVA) is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic community development officer with expertise in food systems to join our team.

Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.